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I have been towing the QS10.0 with the F150 , which handles the trailer easily. I was looking at buying a 2108 Ford Transit connect. It would be in addition to my truck, not a substitute.  It's listed at 2000 lbs towing with the factory installed kit. 200 lbs tongue weight. We probably have 150 lbs of stuff inside  the trailer, putting it around 1350lbs loaded.

The transit will be of value for my audio business, commuting and for camping too.

Anyone with experience with ?Transit Connects, advice, hunches?

https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/transit-connect-cargo-van/features/?searchid=210121585|14400819385|84000416898|&s_kwcid=AL!2519!3!240961100855!b!!g!!%2Btransit%20%2Bconnect%20engine&ef_id=WgnoxwAAAFSHbEV6:20180330164450:s

my mattress side is good. We have two memory foam mattresses that go on one side, leaving a bare aluminum bed base on the other. I was looking for a solution for that side that was perhaps one piece and could stay put somehow when we pack up

that's a good site, lots of info..

thanks

The QS10 had to be moved onto a side grass area so a piano truck could park on the driveway and deliver a piano. I did a solid C+ job of backing it into the little slot that had about 24" room on either side.

I rushed home to hook up to move the trailer back to it's home spot on the driveway. Got home in fading daylight. 
-Unlock the chain through the wheels, check
-perfectly placed ball hitch in my F150, check
-lower the hitch on the ball, check
-lock the hitch on the ball, check
-fold up the stab jacks, check
-get in truck and attempt to manipulate trailer into it's spot, sort of check. I had difficulty on our sloped driveway reversing. It was dark by now, and cold(Ca cold).

I got out and checked why I couldn't reverse without spinning the rear left side tire. Hmmm. Get back in. Still no deal.

2nd time I got out and looked, I noticed I hadn't folded up the tongue jack. lucky I didnt break or bend it.

Fold up tongue jack, fail 

What might be something thin, add some insulation, cleanable, maybe some cushioning and perhaps be in one sheet ..that could stay on the bed side? We use the kitchen side for our luggage, shoes, supplies and such.  We have an extra mattress that goes to the other side for wife and I to sleep on so that mattress does go back over there when we fold up.

How might we get it to stay put during holdup of the two bed sides?

I was thinking a piece of carpet..

Done. Glad to contribute. Need more posts so I can avoid work or reading the news 

I love towing with my F150. I have the smaller extra cab and a short bed, which makes for slightly easier parking and maneuvering. Of course we are only towing the QS10.0. The truck bed makes loading plastic storage tubs easy too. At some point I may look at something like a Honda Pilot but I'm really starting to like the new Ridgeline

thanks. I like mine, would like another for parallel possibilities.

Hey Mike. I've read numerous articles and posts from you about live sound systems and generator use over the years since that's my business. Much appreciated is your expertise and succinct manner.

Quote from: Lily on December 30, 2017, 11:55:06 PM
Hello All,
Lily wishes to report that our 1st outing from VT down South towing our 2013 8.0 with the 2003 Saab Aero went well without any problems. Towed 1st to Myrtle Beach via Gettysburg, than Charleston, SC with a stay at James Island County Park, than Bluffton, SC, then Jacksonville, FL and then back to Myrtle Beach where Quicksilver went into storage for 2 weeks so Lily could return to VT to take care of business.  TV turned 200,000 Miles on the trip and still runs like a pup (pun intended). Stand by for more and Lily wishes everyone Health, Happiness and Great Adventures for 2018.
Lily, the wonder Coton

Nice!

did you have hookups? Heat?

I'm hoping to get 200-250k milks out of my F150

thank you. That perspective is much appreciated.

The air quality might be of concern still. They say the fire may burn through till new years. It's at just over 400 sq miles right now

could you do it on a gas grill? Billy pot?

I'm thinking that a fresh cooked loaf of bread sounds pretty awesome..

Thanks! We are trying to decide between North rim and the Sequoias and Kings Canyon.

I was looking at North Rim campground and DeMotte. DeMotte is about five miles away but looks less crowded.

Wife and I had a three day trip planned for us in our QS10 to Carpenteria beach, right on the water. Right now pretty much everything has burnt around that area, right down to the town. Our trip is three weeks away but we're not sure about how to feel, considering how many people lost homes and with all the devastation in the area. Go, and support the area by injecting some tourist money into the region, albeit a small drop of what is needed? Or, Let things settle down and revisit next fall? The campground is open and so are the highways to it.

Anyone have experience with north rim campgrounds Grand Canyon in the summer? We'd like to take the QS10 there next June 2018